AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConsumer Finance: JD Power reports retail banks are pushing more financial advice, but most customers still don’t stick with it—awareness is low and long-term action is inconsistent. Banking Tech: Citizens Bank is expanding its Alkami partnership, selecting MANTL to streamline deposit account opening across digital and in-branch channels. Food & Safety Recalls: Walmart-linked Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning is recalled over possible salmonella tied to contaminated powdered milk; separately, Costco grapevines in Northern California are under an urgent sharpshooter alert, with residents told not to move or return plants. Retail & Consumer Pressure: A new report says shoppers are getting more selective—cutting impulse buys and chasing deals as prices squeeze budgets. Pharmacy Policy Fight: CVS is suing Tennessee over the Fair Rx Act, arguing it forces store closures and threatens access for patients. Energy & Everyday Costs: GasBuddy price checks show diesel and E85 deals vary sharply by county, underscoring how fast fuel costs can shift. Workplace Safety: A chemical tank implosion at a Washington paper mill has now killed a second injured worker, with nine still missing. Trade: U.S.-Mexico USMCA talks kick off ahead of the July 1 joint review, including sessions on economic security, rules of origin, and agriculture.
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